Since the year 2000, Wylie ISD has grown by11,190 students. That is a 243% increase. Keeping up with this growth has been exciting, but it has also been a challenge. Planning is crucial to ensure that we have the teachers we need, the desks we need, and the classrooms we need to accommodate our new students. If we are not careful in our planning, we may miss the mark on providing students and staff with the tools they need to be successful. That is simply not an option.

Thanks to our taxpayers, Wylie ISD has a competitive salary that attracts, and keeps, great teachers. And, our facilities have kept pace with the exponential growth we have experienced. Thank you for supporting Wylie ISD. Running a school system of this size takes resources—it’s important to us that you understand where your money is going.

Wylie ISD is located in one of the fastest-growing and wealthiest areas of Texas. Dallas/Fort Worth generates TONS of high-wage/high-needs jobs and is a national model for other districts across the country. The DFW area comprises nearly half of all new job growth in Texas. We are the standard for success.

“ROOF TOP” TAX BASE

The tax base is comprised of homes and businesses. It’s important to recognize how our money is being allocated.

More than 80% of our property tax base is comprised of homes, not businesses. So, Wylie ISD receives the least amount of taxable revenue per student. Why? Business generates a LOT more property value than our own personal rooftops. For this reason, we see a difference in how the monies are spent.

FUNDING EDUCATION

In recent years, Texas has transferred much of the responsibility of school funding from state revenues to local property taxes and has shifted property tax collection to reward schools that maximize their tax rate. Raising our tax rate to the highest allowable rate allows us to receive the same amount of funding that area districts receive. This process is referred to as the golden, copper, and silver tax rate. I would be happy to explain this individually; but, it’s too complicated to explain in a blog. Pull me aside at the next school function, and I’ll be more than happy to go into more detail.

Wylie ISD could keep what it collects locally, and property taxes would be considerably lower. For every increase in property tax revenues, the state reduces their contribution. When Wylie ISD raises one additional dollar in property taxes, the state takes .81 cents, and we keep .19 cents. In the end, the state still ends up coming out on top.

The average property value of a Wylie ISD home is $283,823. That is a $19,300 increase from 2016. The average taxpayer bill increased by $225.80. Where did the money go? Well, $206.00 of the increase went to the state. Wylie ISD kept $19.80 for our budget. Under the current school funding system, property taxes are the biggest revenue source for Wylie ISD. And, we work hard to guarantee that we are using that money wisely.

Districts like Plano ISD receive no state funding. In fact, they give back millions of dollars. Where does the money go? The state uses local property values to fund poor districts. They use what is left (around $544 million) to fund other state budgets. This is what’s known as the Robin Hood effect. It works to ensure that all districts are able to function accordingly.

PROPERTY TAX REFORM

We have a great relationship with our state legislators. If you consider the Texas Legislator’s position, lowering taxes has created a business-friendly environment that impacts job growth, wages, and property taxes. As new families move to Texas and buy homes, property values increase. The current taxing structure asks property owners to carry the load. Our state legislators call for property tax reform, and we support their efforts!

We appreciate the role you play in this process, and we value the support you show for our district. Thank you, tax payers, for all you do for Wylie ISD. Together, we can continue to make Wylie ISD, and the Wylie community, great. We’re in this together.

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Dr. David Vinson is the Superintendent of Schools for the Wylie Independent School District in the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex. Wylie ISD is a large school district with 20 campuses and over 15,500 students and is located in Collin County, one of the largest and fastest growing counties in Texas. Read More…

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When people ask where my kids go to school I am so proud to say WISD! There is something truly special about the Wylie community, the schools here and all the educators that make up the "Wylie Way." Keep up the great work! Excited to see what's to come as...

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When people ask where my kids go to school I am so proud to say WISD! There is something truly special about the Wylie community, the schools here and all the educators that make up the "Wylie Way." Keep up the great work! Excited to see what's to come as we all continue Riding For the Brand! Thanks Dr. Vinson!

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Desiree Sosa

Both of our children attend WISD with Dr. Vinson leading the way and we could not be more pleased! The district's focus on academics and good character are evident daily. Our son was identified early as a student with dyslexia but through appropriate intervention, he recently achieved straight A’s in...

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Both of our children attend WISD with Dr. Vinson leading the way and we could not be more pleased! The district's focus on academics and good character are evident daily. Our son was identified early as a student with dyslexia but through appropriate intervention, he recently achieved straight A’s in advanced classes! Our daughter also excels thanks to Wylie ISD and their emphasis on academic excellency. As a volunteer in the schools I see the focus on being a caring, giving citizen a natural part of the learning experience. Students receive consistent accolades for demonstrating empathy and kindness throughout the day! Thank you to the Wylie ISD for being a district that emphasizes academics and caring.

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We LOVE that our kids are at a school where the people that are named after the schools are VERY involved in the schools activities, the superintendent is ALWAYS AT the schools. His presence is very well known And the academics are rated excellent for the state standardized norms. We...

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We LOVE that our kids are at a school where the people that are named after the schools are VERY involved in the schools activities, the superintendent is ALWAYS AT the schools. His presence is very well known And the academics are rated excellent for the state standardized norms. We feel very safe and secure here too!

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